Possible book project

B. Dudley · 10-03-2014, 08:23 PM

I am putting this question out as a feeler.

I am thinking of writing and publishing a book or manual on Parker service. I mean something that is totally comprehensive and covers every type and variation of Parker action with tear down instructions and parts diagrams.

What are members thoughts on the demand for such a thing? Would you buy it?

I have done some looking around and purchasing of some other materials on the market and I find that none are all that good.

Angel Cruz Ortiz · 10-03-2014, 08:31 PM

That's a great idea Brian. I would buy and keep it right next to my TPS set.

OH Osthaus · 10-03-2014, 08:46 PM

absolutely - hope you have documented your hammer 20 and heavy duck projects

there are a couple chapters right there

charlie cleveland · 10-03-2014, 08:55 PM

i would be interested in one of your books if published...charlie

Bob Hardison · 10-03-2014, 09:14 PM

Brian: Seeing your posts and helpful tutorials along with inputs in the DGJ leads me to believe it would be popular with us vintage sxs and especially Parker guys. I would purchase it but have no idea if it would be profitable or even break even for you. How about some of us contributing to the cost of publishing with refunds if successful? I would be willing to invest $100.00 for this project. The $100.00 could go toward purchase of the book. It could be the next best thing to TPS. Bob

Tom · 10-03-2014, 09:15 PM

Brian
I would buy that in a minute.

B. Dudley · 10-03-2014, 09:36 PM

I have to start compiling material to get an idea of the size of the project and then look into publishing and printing costs to see what I am looking at.

Greg Phillips · 10-03-2014, 09:44 PM

I will buy one for the reference for sure. Best wishes

Ray Masciarella · 10-03-2014, 10:43 PM

Brian

I just published a book on Lynch turkey calls. I'm not in the book writing or publishing business but I can give you some insight. I learned a lot in the process. It is not that hard to do.

The proceeds of my book are going to a charity supporting disabled vets. Go to lynchturkeycallbook.com or huntforvets.com and you'll find it. You shouldn't have a problem selling enough books to cover publishing costs. Whether it is profitable depends on what your time is worth. The key is the deliver it to the publisher print ready. That saves a lot of money. It is a time consuming project tho.

Ray

john pulis · 10-03-2014, 11:39 PM

This is a great project and I think you will have problem finding a publisher.